Education for Sustainability

Education for Sustainability is about (pre)schools working with the community to develop the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to lead sustainable lifestyles.

We have links to information and resources to help your school or early learning site use an Education for Sustainability approach. We also have case studies of what other (pre)schools have achieved to inspire you!

An Education for Sustainability approach

NRM Education utilises the South Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI- SA) model, rubrics and core indicators to implement Education for Sustainability with schools and preschools.

The model illustrates five interwoven elements that make up an Education for Sustainability approach.

Culture – Our site develops a culture of sustainability with the wider community.

Understanding – Our site nurtures the understanding, skills and values required to move with our community towards sustainability.

Learning – Our site’s learning processes, pedagogies and the Australian Curriculum help us to achieve more sustainable lifestyles with our communities.

Embed sustainability into the curriculum

The Education for Sustainability approach is underpinned by principles, practices and learning intentions outlined in the learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. There are many opportunities for students to learn about sustainability in real world and authentic contexts.